Exterior Condition: Medium Red paint is absolutely stunning with a deep luster and shine. The paint is mostly original with a few minor blemishes, but nothing to be ashamed of for a 40-year-old car. The overall condition is excellent. The polished anodized aluminum trim and stainless steel bumper caps are in excellent shape. The factory 14" steel rims and lug nuts are in excellent original condition. The matching stainless steel hubcaps were recently polished and painted. Top of the line Michelin 195/70/R14 tires have less than 3,000 miles of use. The trunk includes the original spare, jack and tool kit. The era-correct pinstripe is flawless. The door seals, trunk seal, glass seals, rubber weather-stripping, etc., are all in great shape and still soft and pliable. The front windshield and seal have been replaced due to some light pitting over the years. Chrome grill is in excellent shape. The headlamp bezels, tail lights and side markers are all in very good shape. All emblems are bright and shiny. Original factory stickers and plates on door jam and engine compartment are in excellent condition.

Interior Condition: The interior of this sedan is stunning. The Black MB-Tex has all new horse hair and foam padding. There are no rips, tears or fading. The original loop carpet is simply fantastic and shows no wear at all. It is without any stains, fading or unraveling. The headliner is excellent. The door panels and map pockets are all crack and scuff-free. The instrument cluster is bright and flawless, without any faded needles or aging. The accessory switches, knobs, buttons, turn signal lever, etc. are in excellent condition without any faded symbols, and they are all in proper working order.

Mechanical Condition: It starts, runs, drives and handles fantastic. It has been exceptionally maintained. It's durable and fuel efficient 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder diesel motor is smooth and strong, and it gets an average of 30 MPG. Cold starts are instant, which is a validation to its low miles. The motor, chassis and engine compartment are clean and dry. There are no leaks of any kind. The transmission shifts sure, timely and proper. Independent suspension is solid and comfortable. Recently the car received a major 30K service. Other recent maintenance includes but is not limited to -- all new exhaust from the manifold back, new front and rear brake pads, valve adjustment, new Bilstein shocks, new fuel filters, new belts, new hoses, new battery, new gearshift bushings, new subframe mounts, new steering shock, new steering coupling, and R&R steering gearbox. All fluids were also recently changed. There are currently no pending maintenance issues.